| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.133, 143.304 |
| UTC time | 1999-01-12 13:09:52.930 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 12, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, January 12, 1999 at 13:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kamaishi (Japan - JP), about 124.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.304 and latitude 39.133.
| Location | Morioka |
| Country | Japan (JP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-01-12
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